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Latest (1) Full Text Articles (18)681 Geographic variations in microbial keratitis: an analysis of the peer-reviewed literature British Journal of Ophthalmology, April 25, 2011 Review Article
682 Endogenous endophthalmitis caused by Enterococcus casseliflavus Journal of Medical Microbiology, April 21, 2011
683 Clinical use of gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution for treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis Full Text Clinical Ophthalmology, April 19, 2011 Clinical Article
684 Evaluation of intrastromal voriconazole injection in recalcitrant deep fungal keratitis: case series British Journal of Ophthalmology, April 14, 2011 Clinical Article
685 Uncommon Fungus Neosartorya udagawae as a Causative Agent of Severe Corneal Infection Journal of Clinical Microbiology, April 13, 2011
686 In vitro efficacy of a povidone–iodine 0.4% and dexamethasone 0.1% suspension against ocular pathogens Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, April 13, 2011
687 Immunization and Nutritional Profile of Cases with Atraumatic Microbial Keratitis in Preschool Age Group American Journal of Ophthalmology, April 13, 2011
688 Ophthalmic Antibiotics and Antimicrobial Resistance: A Randomized, Controlled Study of Patients Undergoing Intravitreal Injections Ophthalmology, April 8, 2011 Clinical Article
689 Clearing the Backlog: Trichiasis Surgeon Retention and Productivity in Northern Ethiopia Full Text PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, April 8, 2011
690 Meta-analysis of endophthalmitis after intravitreal injection of anti–vascular endothelial growth factor agents: causative organisms and possible prevention strategies Retina, April 6, 2011 Evidence Based Medicine
691 Fungal scleral keratitis caused by Phomopsis phoenicicola Journal of Clinical Microbiology, April 4, 2011
692 Quinupristin/dalfopristin in Staphylococcus aureus endophthalmitis: a case report Full Text Journal of Medical Case Reports, April 1, 2011
693 Risk Factors for Ocular Infection with Chlamydia trachomatis in Children 6 Months following Mass Treatment in Tanzania Full Text PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, April 1, 2011
694 Penetration of Topically Administered 0.5-Percent Caspofungin Eye Drops into Human Aqueous Humor Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, March 25, 2011 Clinical Article
695 Zoonotic helminths affecting the human eye Full Text Parasites & Vectors, March 24, 2011 Review Article
696 Orbital cysticercosis: masquerading as orbital inflammatory disorder Tropical Doctor, March 23, 2011
697 Correlation of Clinical Trachoma and Infection in Aboriginal Communities Full Text PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, March 22, 2011
698 Activation of focal adhesion kinase enhances the adhesion of Fusarium solani to human corneal epithelial cells via the tyrosine-specific protein kinase signaling pathway Full Text Molecular Vision, March 21, 2011
699 Ovarian Dermoid Cyst Super-infected with Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus Aureus Leading to the Misdiagnosis of Appendicitis in an Adolescent Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology , March 21, 2011
700 Human ocular angiostrongyliasis: a literature review Tropical Doctor, March 21, 2011
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- A single IV dose of peramivir may be an alternative to a 5–day oral dose of oseltamivir for patients with seasonal influenza virus infection
- Approx. 20% of HIV-infected adults in the US are not aware of their status. The CDC recommends that patients be routinely tested for HIV, but given an opportunity to “opt out”.
- Patients with chronic hepatitis B are 200 times more likely to develop liver cancer
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Predicting decompensation during severe acute exacerbation of hepatitis B
In a study involving 37 patients with chronic hepatitis B infections, a serum bilirubin level > 5 mg/dL was predictive of progression to hepatic failure and liver-related death.
Read the article summaryThree risk factors for mortality in the elderly with pneumonia identified
In a study involving 1607 patients > 65 years of age with community- or healthcare-acquired pneumonia, pre-morbid ambulation impairment (OR=2.61), hospitalization within 30 days of acquiring pneumonia (OR=1.93), and absence of cough and purulent sputum (OR=1.47) were shown to be associated with a significant increase in 30-day mortality.
Read the article summaryTobacco and alcohol abuse in HPV-positive patients increase risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
In a retrospective study involving 225 patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) and 224 matched controls, it was shown that patients who were HPV-positive and smoked cigarettes or smoked cigarettes plus consumed alcohol were at increased risk for ESCC than patients who were HPV-negative (OR = 2.22 and 10.31, respectively).
Read the article summaryMost Popular Infectious Dis. Articles
Last month's top read Top Articles of 20121 Endophthalmitis Isolates and Antibiotic Susceptibilities: A 10-Year Review of Culture-Proven Cases American Journal of Ophthalmology, April 1, 2013
2 Is antibiotic resistance a problem in the treatment of ophthalmic infections? Expert Review of Ophthalmology, April 15, 2013
3 A 10-Year Study of Membrane Filter System Versus Blood Culture Bottles in Culturing Vitrectomy Cassette Vitreous in Infectious Endophthalmitis American Journal of Ophthalmology, May 14, 2013
4 Vancomycin-resistant Gram-positive bacterial endophthalmitis: epidemiology, treatment options, and outcomes Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection, April 24, 2013 Free full text
5 An Outbreak of Fungal Endophthalmitis After Intravitreal Injection of Compounded Combined Bevacizumab and Triamcinolone Fungal Endophthalmitis JAMA Ophthalmology, May 3, 2013
6 Microbial Colonization and Antibacterial Resistance Patterns after Boston Type 1 Keratoprosthesis Ophthalmology, May 6, 2013
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Herpes Zoster eye complications: Rates and Trends
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8 Why Does the Healthy Cornea Resist Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infection American Journal of Ophthalmology, May 8, 2013 Review Article
9 Bilateral foveal cysts secondary to Streptococcus constellatus endocarditis International Ophthalmology, May 16, 2013
10 Effects of multipurpose contact lens care solutions on the adhesion of acanthamoeba to silicone hydrogel contact lenses Cornea, September 26, 2012
11 Prevalence of trachoma in the far north region of Cameroon: results of a survey in 27 health districts PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, May 28, 2013 Free full text Review Article
12 Corticosteroids for ocular toxoplasmosis Cochrane Reviews, May 3, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
13 Comparison between intracameral moxifloxacin administration methods by assessing intraocular concentrations and drug kinetics Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, April 3, 2013
14 Surgical resection and amniotic membrane transplantation for treatment of refractory giant papillae in vernal keratoconjunctivitis Cornea, May 29, 2013
15 Cytomegalovirus Retinitis Following Intravitreal Triamcinolone Acetonide in a Patient with Chronic Uveitis on Systemic Immunosuppression Ocular Immunology and Inflammation, May 20, 2013
16 Smart phone as an adjunctive imaging tool to visualize scolex in orbital myocysticercosis International Ophthalmology, May 16, 2013
17 Recurrent bacterial keratitis Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, May 22, 2013
18 Povidone-Iodine Contact Time and Lid Speculum Use During Intravitreal Injection Retina, April 29, 2013
19 Pathogenesis, Transmissibility, and Ocular Tropism of a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H7N3) Virus Associated with Human Conjunctivitis Journal of Virology, May 7, 2013 Review Article
20 Incidence of Acute Endophthalmitis After Intravitreal Bevacizumab Injection in A Single Clinical Center Retina, April 25, 2013
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